Rajnath Singh, other BJP leaders take dip in the Triveni Sangam on sixth day of Maha Kumbh
PTC News Desk: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday took a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Maha Kumbh being held in Prayagraj.
After taking a dip, Singh performed puja and offered prayers at the confluence of the sacred Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati rivers.
After taking a dip, Singh performed puja and offered prayers at the confluence of the sacred Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati rivers.
The Defence Minister was accompanied by BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi and others leaders of the party.
Earlier today, he took to X and announced his visit to Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
"Today, 18th January, I shall be in Prayagraj to participate in Mahakumbh 2025. The Mahakumbh is a celebration of India's rich spiritual and cultural heritage. Looking forward to join this holy confluence," Rajnath Singh posted on X.
Over 1.98 million pilgrims visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Saturday till 10 am, as per the official data released by the Uttar Pradesh government. According to the data, over 10 lakhs Kalpvasis and 9.84 lakhs, pilgrims took a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Mahakumbh Mela.
At the Sangam, crores of pilgrims from across the country, representing different castes, classes, and languages, are participating in the age-old tradition of Kalpavas. Rich or poor, traders or officials, men, women, or transgender individuals, everyone forgets their differences and unites in the spirit of devotion, taking a holy dip at the confluence.
The Maha Kumbh was started on January 13. The next key bathing dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
- PTC NEWS
